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Garcia hearing in Texas

99 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1964–2025 12 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (59)

CaseFollowedCited
cluster 328022green
ca5 · 1975 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2015
2 sentences

2015See U.S. v. Garcia, 517 F.2d 272, 277 (5th Cir.1975), abrogated on other grounds by Flanagan v. U.S., 465 U.S. 259 , 263 n.1, 104 S.Ct. 1051 , 79 L.Ed.2d 288 (1984).

2015See U.S. v. Garcia, 517 F.2d 272, 277 (5th Cir.1975), abrogated on other grounds by Flanagan v. U.S., 465 U.S. 259 , 263 n.1, 104 S.Ct. 1051 , 79 L.Ed.2d 288 (1984).

66
United States v. Robert John Greig and Craig Wayne Hanleygreen
ca5 · 1992 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Greig, 967 F.2d 1018, 1022 (5th Cir. 1992) (citing Garcia, 517 F.2d at 11 277); Ramirez, 13 S.W.3d at 487 .

2011See United States v. Carpenter , 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985) (no error for failure to hold Garcia hearing absent actual conflict of interest); cf. Greig , 967 F.2d at 1022 ; Ramirez , 13 S.W.3d at 487 .

45
Olivo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2025
2 sentences

2025See Olivo v. State, 918 S.W.2d 519, 523 (Tex. Crim.

2025See Olivo v. State, 918 S.W.2d 519, 523 (Tex. Crim.

33
Flanagan v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015See U.S. v. Garcia, 517 F.2d 272, 277 (5th Cir.1975), abrogated on other grounds by Flanagan v. U.S., 465 U.S. 259 , 263 n.1, 104 S.Ct. 1051 , 79 L.Ed.2d 288 (1984).

2015See U.S. v. Garcia, 517 F.2d 272, 277 (5th Cir.1975), abrogated on other grounds by Flanagan v. U.S., 465 U.S. 259 , 263 n.1, 104 S.Ct. 1051 , 79 L.Ed.2d 288 (1984).

33
United States v. Mark Carpentergreen
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011However, a Garcia hearing is required only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” *758 See Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (emphasis altered); United States v. Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d 239, 243 (5th Cir.2006) (citing United States v. Carpenter, 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985)); see also Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 (“Unless the trial court knows or reasonably should know that a particular conflict exists, the court need not initiate [a conflict of interest] inquiry.”).

2011However, a Garcia hearing is required only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” *758 See Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (emphasis altered); United States v. Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d 239, 243 (5th Cir.2006) (citing United States v. Carpenter, 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985)); see also Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 (“Unless the trial court knows or reasonably should know that a particular conflict exists, the court need not initiate [a conflict of interest] inquiry.”).

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Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Mirandagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 228 ; Randall’s Food Mkts., 891 S.W.2d at 644 .

2010See Miranda , 133 S.W.3d at 228 ; Randall's Food Mkts. , 891 S.W.2d at 644 .

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Houston Health Clubs, Inc. v. First Court of Appealsgreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2024See Burlington, 167 S.W.3d at 830 (“The default judgment in this case failed to dispose of all claims; it awarded damages “[o]n the claim of negligence” but failed to dispose of Garcia’s claim for exemplary damages based on gross negligence.”) (citing Houston Health Clubs, Inc. v. First Court of Appeals, 722 S.W.2d 692, 693 (Tex. 1986) (per curiam) (holding that a default judgment that “did not dispose of the punitive damage issue” was not final)).

2010Id.

24
SHEFFIELD DEVEL. CO. INC. v. City of Glenn Heightsgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. City of Glenn Heights, 140 S.W.3d 660, 671 (Tex. 2004), quoting Brazos River Auth. v. City of Graham, 354 S.W.2d 99, 105 (Tex. 1962)).

2015Co. v. City of Glenn Heights, 140 S.W.3d 660, 671 (Tex. 2004), quoting Brazos River Auth. v. City of Graham, 354 S.W.2d 99, 105 (Tex. 1962)).

22
Brazos River Authority v. City of Grahamgreen
tex · 1961 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. City of Glenn Heights, 140 S.W.3d 660, 671 (Tex. 2004), quoting Brazos River Auth. v. City of Graham, 354 S.W.2d 99, 105 (Tex. 1962)).

2015Co. v. City of Glenn Heights, 140 S.W.3d 660, 671 (Tex. 2004), quoting Brazos River Auth. v. City of Graham, 354 S.W.2d 99, 105 (Tex. 1962)).

22
Moore, Ex Parte Darron T.green
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL A. Standard of Review In order to establish that trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance, Garcia must “establish two components by a preponderance of the evidence: deficient performance of trial counsel and harm resulting from that deficiency that is sufficient to undermine the confidence in the outcome of the trial.” Ex parte Moore, 395 S.W.3d 152, 157 (Tex. Crim.

2015Ineffective Assistance of Counsel A. Standard of Review In order to establish that trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance, Garcia must "establish two components by a preponderance of the evidence: deficient performance of trial counsel and harm resulting from that deficiency that is sufficient to undermine the confidence in the outcome of the trial." Exparte Moore, 395 S.W.3d 152, 157 (Tex. Crim.

22
State v. Villarreal, Davidgreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Villarreal, -S.W.3d at -, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

2015See Villarreal, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

22
Garcia v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See id.

2014See id.

22
Perez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Perez v. State, 352 S.W.3d 751, 758 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2011, no pet.).

2012Perez v. State, 352 S.W.3d 751, 758 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2011, no pet.).

22
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission v. Garciagreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2012
2 sentences

2012See Garcia, 893 S.W.2d at 520-21 .

2003Comm’n v. Garcia, 893 S.W.2d 504, 517-18 (Tex.1995) (applying “general test” to challenge regarding the constitutionality of statute); Tex. Ass’n of Bus., 852 S.W.2d at 444 (applying “general test” to plaintiff association challenging a statute’s constitutionality); see also Barshop v. Medina County Underground Water Conservation Disk, 925 S.W.2d 618, 626 (Tex.1996) (following Garcia’s analysis on plaintiffs challenge to constitutionality of statute).

22
Cuyler v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011The court is required to conduct a Garcia hearing only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (Higley, J., concurring) (emphasis altered) (citing Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 ).

2011The court is required to conduct a Garcia hearing only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (Higley, J., concurring) (emphasis altered) (citing Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 ).

22
Gaston v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
22
Calloway v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
22
Thompson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Thompson v. State, 94 S.W.3d 11, 20 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist. 2002, pet. ref'd) (citing Calloway v. State, 699 S.W.2d 824, 829-30 (Tex.Crim.App.1985)); Ramirez, 13 S.W.3d at 487.

2011See, e.g., Thompson v. State, 94 S.W.3d 11, 20 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist. 2002, pet. ref'd) (citing Calloway v. State, 699 S.W.2d 824, 829-30 (Tex.Crim.App.1985)); Ramirez, 13 S.W.3d at 487.

22
United States v. Garcia-Jassogreen
ca5 · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011However, a Garcia hearing is required only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” *758 See Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (emphasis altered); United States v. Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d 239, 243 (5th Cir.2006) (citing United States v. Carpenter, 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985)); see also Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 (“Unless the trial court knows or reasonably should know that a particular conflict exists, the court need not initiate [a conflict of interest] inquiry.”).

2011However, a Garcia hearing is required only if the court “knows or should reasonably know of an actual conflict.” *758 See Gaston, 136 S.W.3d at 324 (emphasis altered); United States v. Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d 239, 243 (5th Cir.2006) (citing United States v. Carpenter, 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985)); see also Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 (“Unless the trial court knows or reasonably should know that a particular conflict exists, the court need not initiate [a conflict of interest] inquiry.”).

22
Pina v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 ; Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d at 245 ; Pina v. State, 127 S.W.3d 68, 73 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist. 2003, no pet.).

2011See Cuyler, 446 U.S. at 347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 ; Garcia-Jasso, 472 F.3d at 245 ; Pina v. State, 127 S.W.3d 68, 73 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist. 2003, no pet.).

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Birdwell v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Robertson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
McFarland v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Ex Parte Nailorgreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Jackson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
22
Ex Parte Menchacagreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Maes v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Resendiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission v. Patient Advocates of Texasgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
22
Ramirez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Greig, 967 F.2d 1018, 1022 (5th Cir. 1992) (citing Garcia, 517 F.2d at 11 277); Ramirez, 13 S.W.3d at 487 .

2011See United States v. Carpenter , 769 F.2d 258, 263 (5th Cir.1985) (no error for failure to hold Garcia hearing absent actual conflict of interest); cf. Greig , 967 F.2d at 1022 ; Ramirez , 13 S.W.3d at 487 .

14
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2012
2 sentences

2000Id. [2] The Fifth Circuit has held that in order for a defendant effectively to waive his right to conflict-free counsel, the trial court must conduct a hearing, now commonly known as a Garcia hearing.

2000Id. [2] The Fifth Circuit has held that in order for a defendant effectively to waive his right to conflict-free counsel, the trial court must conduct a hearing, now commonly known as a Garcia hearing.

13
Jae Lee v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021See id. 22 Even construing what Garcia asserts occurred as “affirmative misadvice”—instead of no advice—Garcia’s claim of affirmative misadvice is controverted by other evidence in the record.

2018Lee v. United States , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 1958 , 198 L.Ed.2d 476 (2017) (granting relief on an involuntary plea claim based on attorney's affirmative misadvice that the defendant would not be deported if he pled guilty); see Padilla , 559 U.S. at 375 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 (Alito, J., concurring) ("[A] criminal defense attorney fails to provide effective assistance with the meaning of Strickland ..., if the attorney misleads a noncitizen client regarding the removal consequences of a conviction.").

12
Ex parte Garciagreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021See Ex parte Osvaldo, 534 S.W.3d 607, 619 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi– Edinburg 2017), aff’d sub nom.

2018Osvaldo , 534 S.W.3d at 618 -21 .

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Crown Central Petroleum Corp. v. Garciagreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2014
2 sentences

2014See 904 S.W.2d 125, 128 (Tex.1995).

1996Thus, not only did American provide the trial court with a proper Garcia affidavit by Crandall, see Garcia, 904 S.W.2d at 126 n. 3, but the Millers failed to show that Crandall has unique or superior personal knowledge of discoverable information, as Garcia requires.

12
In Re Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of McAllen, Inc.green
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Payton v. Stategreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
in the Interest of T.F., J.F., L.F., and W.F., Childrengreen
texapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Brown v. Hearthwood II Owners Ass'n, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Binur v. Jacobogreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Randall's Food Markets, Inc. v. Johnson green
tex · 1995
2 sentences

2010See Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 228 ; Randall’s Food Mkts., 891 S.W.2d at 644 .

2010See Miranda , 133 S.W.3d at 228 ; Randall's Food Mkts. , 891 S.W.2d at 644 .

32010–2010
Garcia v. Marichalar green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007In Garcia II, the appellate court addressed Dr. Garcia's motion to dismiss. 198 S.W.3d 250 .

2007In Garcia II, the appellate court addressed Dr. Garcia’s motion to dismiss. 198 S.W.3d 250 .

32007–2007
Mosley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1998
2 sentences

2020In addition, as previously stated, the Mosley court believed that the prosecutor’s comments “suggested that [the defense] counsel wanted 10 to divert the jury from the truth.” 983 S.W.2d at 259 .

2020The comment merely criticized defense counsel’s strategy of “throw[ing] out as many [defensive theories] as [defense counsel] can get out there.” See id.

22009–2020
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas, Inc. v. Palacios green
tex · 2001
2 sentences

2015The court concluded that “neither report elements with ‘sufficient specificity’ to inform Dr. informed Dr. Garcia of the specific conduct he allegedly Jernigan of ‘the conduct the plaintiff has called into performed that [the plaintiff] had called into question,” question.’ ” Id. (quoting Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 875 ). and, thus, the expert reports did not constitute a good- faith effort to comply with the statutory requirements.

2015The court concluded that “neither report elements with ‘sufficient specificity’ to inform Dr. informed Dr. Garcia of the specific conduct he allegedly Jernigan of ‘the conduct the plaintiff has called into performed that [the plaintiff] had called into question,” question.’ ” Id. (quoting Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 875 ). and, thus, the expert reports did not constitute a good- faith effort to comply with the statutory requirements.

22015–2015
Daniel James Weems v. State green
texapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015See Villarreal, -S.W.3d at -, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

2015See Villarreal, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

22015–2015
Dave McNeil v. State green
texapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015See Villarreal, -S.W.3d at -, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

2015See Villarreal, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

22015–2015
Antonio Aviles v. State green
texapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015See Villarreal, -S.W.3d at -, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

2015See Villarreal, 2014 WL 6734178, at *20 ; Aviles, 443 S.W.3d at 294 ; McNeil, 443 S.W.3d at 300 ; Weems, 434 S.W.3d at 665 .

22015–2015
Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp. red
tex · 2001
22010–2010
Bledsoe v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
22009–2009
Enterprise Leasing Co. of Houston v. Barrios green
tex · 2004
12022–2022
Tillman, Larry Joseph Jr. green
texcrimapp · 2011
12021–2021
Wood v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
12019–2019
Hodge v. State green
texapp · 2016
12019–2019
City of Willis v. Garcia green
texapp · 2017
12019–2019
De Los Reyes, Ex Parte Joel green
texcrimapp · 2013
12018–2018
Sanchez v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
12016–2016
Neal v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
12016–2016
Garcia v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
12015–2015
Guaranty Federal Savings Bank v. Horseshoe Operating Co. green
tex · 1990
12015–2015
Mathis v. Lockwood green
tex · 2005
12014–2014
Coons v. State green
texapp · 1988
12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (4) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 99 (1964–2025) CA 62 (1985–2026) FL 17 (1986–2023) NM 11 (1980–2022) CO 10 (1986–2025) IL 8 (1979–2024) NY 8 (1995–2022) MI 7 (1978–1995) PA 7 (2004–2021) UT 7 (1993–2025) NE 7 (1990–2024) WA 7 (1991–2019) GA 5 (1996–2024) AZ 5 (2007–2022) IA 4 (1999–2024) MS 4 (2008–2023) NV 4 (1975–2013) DC 3 (2013–2023) ID 3 (2014–2019) LA 2 (2002–2011) OH 2 (2022–2024) IN 2 (1997–2014) HI 2 (2001–2012) ND 2 (2004–2004) KS 2 (2007–2012) MO 2 (2012–2013)

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